We got there early and noticed that the place had the same sort of feel as the previous bars-- long bar with tables in the center in front of couches but that it was cleaned up. Really nicely in fact. But we also noticed that the theme of the bar was 80's hip-hop. You know, Adidas and kangol caps and boom boxes and crack. The theme was made apparent by photos everywhere in the bar and a large boom box that was above the bar. We couldn't help notice, however, that the bar had no actual resemblance to early 80's hip-hop other than a name and pictures. There was no graffiti, for example. And decorated in brown. Not to mention that it was fairly upscale. In other words, not a place one would picture Run DMC getting tricky at.

But whatever-- the drinks were stiff and we got there early enough to get a place on the couch in the center of the place. The music wasn't bad (all hip hop, but good hip hop) and there was a good vibe, helped along by several groups of birthday people celebrating with friends.